Scientists Unveil the Shocking Truth Behind Lightning’s Mysterious Birth
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Scientists Unveil the Shocking Truth Behind Lightning’s Mysterious Birth
A full understanding of how lightning forms in the clouds has eluded scientists, but new research promises to solve this enduring mystery.Gayoung Lee (Gizmodo)
Cameron Brink's long-awaited return will prove Sparks made the right call - Raw Chili
Cameron Brink is set to play her first WNBA game since June 2024 Tuesday night when the Sparks face the Las Vegas Aces at home. While expectations for Brink'sRAWCHILI (Raw Chili)
““The court system is currently unable to process traffic citations for AVs with no human operator. If the vehicle violates a traffic law, where a citation would be warranted, the officer must write a report providing the details surrounding the incident and the law that was violated.”
“So it looks like there are two sets of rules out there -- one for people and the other for robots,” Chris Timmons, a partner with the law firm Knowels Gallant and Timmons, said.”
“Different rules for humans and robots? APD says court system cannot process citations for Waymo”
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Different rules for humans and robots? APD says court system cannot process citations for Waymo
According to the Atlanta Police Standard Operating Procedure, they are told not to issue citations to driverless vehicles.Michael Doudna (WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta)
Can interceptor drones stop Russia’s terror bombing?
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Can interceptor drones stop Russia’s terror bombing?
Vast waves of drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defencesThe Economist
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Ukrainian and Belarusian hackers take on Aeroflot. Dozens of flights cancelled www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Russia’s Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukraine hackers claim cyber-attack
More than 50 flights axed and 10 delayed as Silent Crow hacking group apparently claims responsibilityDan Milmo (The Guardian)
Trump’s 15% tariff on medicines will harm patients, say EU drugmakers | Pharmaceuticals industry | The Guardian
...The White House text of the deal has added to existing confusion over the position of pharmaceuticals in the trade deal, given that EU officials said on Monday that pharma exports to the US would remain duty free until the US had completed its section 232 investigation into pharmaceuticals and semiconductors... Source: Trump’s 15% tariff on medicines will…
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Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern for $85bn
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Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern for $85bn
The deal, which would build first coast-to-coast freight rail, could take up to two years to complete amid scrutiny.Al Jazeera
Why modern masculinity is a climate issue
What does masculinity have to do with the climate? A surprising amount.Michael Joseph Richardson (Phys.org)
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3 Storylines to Watch When Monterey Bay FC Plays Their Next Match
Currently in the midst of a bye week, Monterey Bay FC won’t play again until they host FC Tulsa at Cardinale Stadium on Wednesday, August 6th. About the enter the homestretch of the 2025 season, here…Andrew Martin (THE UNION REPORT)
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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza
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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Right-wing congresswoman condemns the ‘starvation happening in Gaza’ as she criticises pro-Israel colleague Randy Fine.Al Jazeera Staff (Al Jazeera)
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❗️Belarus is increasing defense production for the needs of the Russian military-industrial complex, — Foreign Intelligence Service.
▪️The plant for the production of composite elements for UAVs, created on the basis of the Research and Development Center for Multipurpose Unmanned Systems, is operating at full capacity;
▪️Zenit-BelOMO is launching the production of sighting and auto components aimed at the domestic market and partners;
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JUST IN: Trump says India will likely face a 20% to 25% tariff, though a deal isn't finalized. India was one of the first deals the administration said it was close to landing, but it's still pending months later.
Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services
Gov. Tim Walz has activated a National Guard cyber protection unit in response. City officials said many online systems are down, including online payments.Josie Albertson-Grove
Idiot Senator Wants To Bring Back Stop And Frisk To NYC
Louisiana has the 5th highest crime rate in America, Sen. Kennedy.John Amato (Crooks and Liars)
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Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services
Gov. Tim Walz has activated a National Guard cyber protection unit in response. City officials said many online systems are down, including online payments.Josie Albertson-Grove
Virginia judge bars university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats - EUROPE SAYS
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered that eight public university board members tapped by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin be removed from their posts in aEUROPE SAYS
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Almost 600 foreign nationals with criminal records due to be deported are missing, CBSA says
Of the foreigners who are missing, 431 have been found guilty of serious crimes such as sexual assaultMarie Woolf (The Globe and Mail)
Lucinda Williams Is Opening a New York City Honky-Tonk
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Lucinda Williams Is Opening a New York City Country Bar
Lucinda Williams will perform a livestreamed concert at Lucinda's, her new New York City honky-tonk bar, opening this month.Joseph Hudak (Rolling Stone)
New York Flags Flown at Half-Staff After Fatal Mass Shooting
Flags were lowered on Tuesday to "honor NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and all those lost in the brutal, cowardly attack in Manhattan on Monday."Chloe Mayer (Newsweek)
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in reply to Lauren Weinstein • • •Your bottom line is helpful: “When trying to fix a complicated problem on the Internet, or anywhere else, the first step probably should be, "Try not to make things even worse." An idea worth keeping in mind.” 😐
The mess suggests that the wrong problem is being addressed. In Australia our PM (Prime Minister) has just suggested that it’s the poisonous algorithms trying to corrupt our children that are the problem. It’s like finally hearing that there’s an elephant in the room. 😕